CHC Nurses Agency Network: Connecting and Empowering CHC Nurses Across the UK
A Professional Network for CHC Nurses, Case Managers and Healthcare Providers
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, case managers and agency healthcare professionals who work across NHS, local authority and independent settings.
We bring together experienced CHC practitioners to share knowledge, support each other, and navigate the complexities of NHS Continuing Healthcare, community care, CQC compliance and complex case management.
Our mission is to make agency nursing in CHC safer, easier and more rewarding by providing a trusted space for peer support, expert discussion, training opportunities and professional networking.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a confidential, invite-only set of communities where over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals connect daily via private social media groups and regular in-person and virtual events.
We understand the pressures of CHC work – tight timescales, complex eligibility decisions, challenging MDTs and high clinical expectations – and we provide a safe, supportive environment where only other CHC nurses truly understand the realities of the role.
New members are welcomed into our private social media groups, online forums and networking events, where they can build long-term professional relationships and, often, lifelong friendships.
Our Core Areas of Support for CHC Nurses
Peer Support and Professional Networking
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a collaborative community of CHC nurses, case managers and allied professionals who support each other 24/7/365.
Members share real-world experiences, clinical dilemmas, documentation queries and best practice approaches to complex CHC and community care cases – all within a professional, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
Benefits of Joining Our CHC Network
- Connect with a core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses
- Access peer advice on CHC assessments, reviews and appeals
- Share practical tips on agency work, contracts and working conditions
- Gain support for challenging cases and clinical decision-making
- Build genuine friendships and long-term professional relationships
Transitions in Care and Complex Discharge Support
Many CHC nurses are involved in hospital discharge, step-down care and transitions from acute to community settings, which can be high-risk for both patients and providers.
Within the network, members share strategies and resources to ensure safe, person-centred transitions – from hospital to home, care home, supported living or other community settings – with a clear focus on continuity of care and robust risk management.
How Our Community Supports Safer Transitions
- Sharing templates and examples of effective transition and discharge plans
- Discussing risk assessment, safeguarding and escalation processes
- Exploring best practice for MDT working and family communication
- Highlighting pitfalls to avoid in complex discharge planning
Pre-CQC Readiness and Quality of Care Discussions
Many CHC nurses in our community work within CQC-regulated services, including care homes, domiciliary care and complex community packages.
Through shared experience, we discuss what “good” and “outstanding” look like in practice, how CHC nursing input can strengthen quality outcomes, and how to prepare for CQC inspections, audits and quality reviews.
Topics Covered in Our Quality and CQC Conversations
- Examples of evidence and documentation that support CQC compliance
- Learning from past inspections and inspection feedback
- Developing policies, care plans and risk assessments that stand up to scrutiny
- Embedding person-centred, safe and effective care in CHC-funded packages
Specialist CHC Support for Learning Disabilities and Autism
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work with individuals who have Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and complex behavioural needs in community and residential settings.
Our community shares approaches that promote independence, dignity, positive risk-taking and safe support, aligning with national policy, best practice and the values of person-centred care.
Our LD and Autism Practice Focus
- Person-centred care planning and positive behaviour support
- Balancing safety, choice, independence and human rights
- Working in partnership with families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams
- Reducing restrictive practices and promoting least restrictive options
CHC Eligibility, Reviews and Community DoLS Discussions
The complexities of NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, DSTs, reviews and community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) can be challenging even for experienced practitioners.
Within our private groups, CHC nurses exchange knowledge on CHC frameworks, decision-making rationales, legal updates and best practice for assessments, reviews and appeals, as well as on community DoLS and LPS (when implemented).
Key Areas of CHC and DoLS Peer Learning
- Applying the National Framework and four key characteristics consistently
- Writing clear, defensible rationales and case notes
- Understanding community DoLS and liberty safeguards in practice
- Sharing examples of complex eligibility and appeal cases
Training Opportunities and Professional Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network regularly signposts and shares training opportunities relevant to CHC nurses and agency professionals, including clinical updates, legal changes, safeguarding, documentation and leadership skills.
Members benefit from hearing about courses, webinars, conferences and specialist workshops, as well as informal peer-led learning within the network itself.
How the Network Supports Your CPD
- Sharing details of high-quality CHC and community care training
- Discussing reflections and learning from recent courses
- Supporting portfolio building and revalidation evidence
- Encouraging leadership, mentoring and advanced practice roles
Events, Meet-Ups and Community Building
We host and promote regular events – both online and in person – to help CHC nurses connect beyond the screen, build trust and maintain a strong sense of community.
Our workshops, social gatherings and discussion sessions allow members to relax, debrief from demanding roles, and build supportive friendships with colleagues who truly understand the pressures of CHC work.
Why Our Events Matter
- Reduce isolation commonly felt in agency and remote CHC roles
- Build peer networks across regions, agencies and organisations
- Share practical strategies for resilience and work–life balance
- Develop your profile within the broader CHC nursing community
Complex Case Management and Multidisciplinary Working
Many nurses in our network manage or contribute to complex CHC-funded packages across home care, residential care and specialist community services.
Through our discussions, members learn from each other’s experiences in coordinating MDT input, managing risk, handling family concerns and maintaining high-quality, person-centred care in challenging situations.
What You’ll Gain from Case Management Discussions
- Real-life examples of effective complex case coordination
- Strategies for communication with families, providers and commissioners
- Insights into managing clinical risk, safeguarding and escalation
- Support with documentation that meets legal and regulatory expectations
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed by nurses who know first-hand how demanding CHC agency work can be – clinically, emotionally and professionally.
By joining our community, you gain access to confidential peer support, expert insight, networking, training signposting and genuine camaraderie that can help you grow your career and maintain your wellbeing.
We are committed to elevating standards of CHC practice across the UK by supporting individual nurses to feel more confident, connected and informed in their roles.
How to Become Part of the Network
If you are a CHC nurse, case manager or agency healthcare professional working in or around NHS Continuing Healthcare, you are welcome to enquire about joining our network.
New members are invited into our confidential social media groups and online communities, where they can start introducing themselves, asking questions and connecting with colleagues.
Contact us via our website or social channels to find out how to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network and start benefiting from our supportive professional community.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a confidential UK-wide community of CHC nurses and agency professionals who share support, knowledge and networking opportunities.
- Who can join the network? Registered nurses, case managers and allied professionals who work in or closely with NHS Continuing Healthcare and community care can apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? The network is primarily focused on agency and bank CHC nurses, but we also welcome CHC professionals in fixed posts who engage with agency work or CHC pathways.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via our website or social media channels, after which you may be invited into our confidential groups if you meet the membership criteria.
- What kind of support will I receive? Members receive peer support, advice on CHC practice, signposting to training, networking opportunities and a safe space to discuss professional challenges.
- Do you offer formal training courses? We do not currently deliver formal accredited training ourselves, but we regularly share and discuss high-quality CHC and community care training opportunities.
- Are discussions within the network confidential? Yes, our invite-only groups operate under clear confidentiality expectations, and members must not share identifiable patient information.
- Does it cost anything to join? Details of any membership fees or free access options are provided when you contact us, as these may vary over time.
- Can new or less experienced CHC nurses join? Absolutely – the network is open to both experienced and newly transitioning CHC nurses who want to learn, grow and feel supported.
- How often do you run events or meet-ups? We promote and host regular online and occasional in-person events throughout the year, with details shared directly within our private groups.